Ms. Oni A. Holley

Oni Holley Brown is a seasoned professional with a unique career trajectory that has taken her from the high-stakes world of managing “bet the company” litigation to becoming a transformative professional development coach. Oni earned her J.D. from Emory University School of Law, and she is also a proud graduate of Florida A&M University’s renowned School of Business & Industry. From 2015 to 2023, Oni served in various executive in-house counsel roles, including as Chief Litigation Officer for a multi-billion dollar, publicly traded healthcare company. Before going in-house, she spent fifteen years as a civil litigator in private practice, first at a large international law firm, and later at her own boutique law firm.  Oni’s ability to analyze complex issues, offer strategic and practical advice, and maintain her sense of humor and composure under pressure earned her the respect of clients and colleagues alike.

Throughout her career, Oni has seen the importance of mentoring and coaching in fostering the career success of lawyers and other professionals. Her background as a senior attorney and experience as a leader have shown her how integral effective leadership is in developing talent and ensuring the success of a law firm or company. Driven by a passion for entrepreneurship and nurturing personal and professional growth, Oni decided to shift her career focus from working full-time as a lawyer to becoming a certified professional coach in 2023.

Her strong foundation in practicing law, serving in corporate leadership roles, and developing talent gives her a distinctive blend of skills that empower her clients to excel in leadership and in business.